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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,272 and 22,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,272 and 22,729 is: 36,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272 : 22,729 = 22,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272/22,729 = 22,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272x = 22,729 × 22,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272x = 516,607,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,607,441/14,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,197.27

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